What do you do for self-care?

[2Ticklish!]

It can be anything, so long as it involves you actively doing or partaking in something that is improving your own existence. Some things that I do…

Lifting weights, magnesium jacuzzi baths, stretching, elliptical, BEING TICKLE TORTURED, cuddles with my wife/pets, taking care of my feet day to day, having green drinks, furthering my educational endeavors…just to name a few 🙂

Your turn!

 

[GigglyGothGrrl]

Spending time in nature, giving myself spa days, and quiet time in the dark. Our senses of sight and sound are always on and we don't notice when the nervous system gets exhausted from all the overwhelming stimuli, so spending time in the dark and quiet allows your nervous to rest.

Also, reading and learning are always great ways of self care, everyone talks about exercising your body to stay healthy but your mind needs it too. Too much "junk food" from outside media sources is so bad for your mental health. It's good for it to digest some healthy facts and thoughts! 😋

 

[2Ticklish!]

Spending time in nature, giving myself spa days, and quiet time in the dark. Our senses of sight and sound are always on and we don't notice when the nervous system gets exhausted from all the overwhelming stimuli, so spending time in the dark and quiet allows your nervous to rest.

Also, reading and learning are always great ways of self care, everyone talks about exercising your body to stay healthy but your mind needs it too. Too much "junk food" from outside media sources is so bad for your mental health. It's good for it to digest some healthy facts and thoughts! 😋

Love your insights Miss! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Cavum]

Kink is self-care for me. Other than that, brewing beer. 🍻 Fantastic hobby/passion!

 

[piyr]

Kink is self-care for me. Other than that, brewing beer. 🍻 Fantastic hobby/passion!View attachment 1139492

 

[Navelgazer11]

Fantasy rpgs, backpacking, fly fishing, my dog and cats. Plus bagels and cream cheese.

 

[SeductiveTickle]

Working out, eating healthy, going out for a drink with peers now and then

 

[SirTristran]

All one after another, in an evening

Gym, heavy lifting session
Sauna
Swim
Whirlpool
Dinner
Walk
Bed

 

[Laughsmith]

Kink is self-care for me. Other than that, brewing beer. 🍻 Fantastic hobby/passion!View attachment 1139492

What's this year's "menu"?

 

[Laughsmith]

Studying something not for practicality, but for personal interest. It is also great for meditation.

Right now, I'm reading an International Relations scholarly book, because looking around the world these days, how could anyone not, and also reading '22 Cells in Nuremberg'. (If you've seen the movie Nuremberg, it's the book the psychiatrist guy wrote after the Trials.)

 

[Vanillaphant]

elliptical

Just noticed this and had to look it up as I'd never heard of it. A type of exercise, right? For a moment, I thought part of your self-care regime was being terse! "Yes, I like to reserve energy by being very economical with my words." lol

Anyway, while I'm here...

I go for walks in the countryside (the quieter the better). I read non-fiction, particularly local history; I think it's nice to know a bit about where you live and/or where you come from. I watch/listen to ASMR and other quiet, relaxing videos, though I suppose that's more passive than active (I'm too lazy for meditation so that's about as close as I get). And I try to steer clear of things that I know will put me in a bad mood - not always possible though obviously!